Now in its 15th year, Spatial Poetics is an evening of experimental performance pieces in which artists are invited to create new performance-based work together and encouraged to work beyond their usual disciplines.
This year's Spatial Poetics is inspired by Japanese ghost stories. The first half of the evening features Linda Uyehara Hoffman, Kisyuu, and Eileen Kage, presenting a new piece that combines ghost mythologies from around the world. This new work fuses elements of human voice, taiko drumming, and live visual art.
The second half of the evening features dance artists Jay Hirabayashi and Barbara Bourget, and composer/performer Stefan Smulovitz. Their contribution to the evening combines movement, butoh dance, and solo viola in a chilling retelling of the Japanese folk tale, "Mujina, the Faceless Ghost."
To purchase or sell tickets, email admin@powellstreetfestival.com. Chances are 1 in 4,000 (total tickets for sale) to win. Lottery tickets are $5.00 each and draws are held all weekend long. Early bird draws take place on Saturday, July 30th at 1:45 pm, 4 pm, and 5:15 pm, and Sunday, July 31st at 2:15 pm and 5 pm on the Diamond Stage at Oppenheimer Park. The final draw will take place on the Diamond Stage at 6 pm, 400 Block Powell Street, Vancouver. Proceeds support Powell Street Festival Society.
Grand Prizes
1st Prize
Two Round Trip Tickets to Japan
($2,000 Value) Courtesy of All Nippon Airways
One lucky winner will be flying with a friend, family member, or partner to Japan on All Nippon Airways! Tax and Fuel Surcharge must be paid by the winner in USD at the time of ticketing.
2nd Prize
Private Hapa Izakaya Dinner for Six
($2,000 Value, some conditions apply)
The chefs from award-winning Hapa Izakaya will prepare a Japanese feast for you and 5 guests in the comfort of your home! Courtesy of Hapa Izakaya
3rd Prize
Fun at the Festival! Package
($393 Value) Includes Six tickets to Queer Film Festival, Ten tickets to Vancouver International Film Festival, Two tickets to Vancouver Writer’s Festival, and Two festival passes to Vancouver New Music.
The Powell Street Festival is a unique festival in that it celebrates so many aspects of the community in an inclusive, accessible and respectful environment. We rely on hundreds of volunteers to make this festival the wonderful event that it is! Volunteering is a great opportunity to meet new friends, spend time with friends and family, and get behind the scenes of this vibrant and special event.
Sunday, July 10, 2016, 12 pm – 4 pm
Fun for the whole family
Japanese inspired crafts and toys. July featured Craft is Tanabata origami.
Free drop-in program. Young families: please visit the museum this to enjoy hands-on activities making Japanese inspired crafts, origami and toys.
Saturday, July 2nd, 11:30 am - 7:30 pm
Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre, 6688 Southoak Crescent, Burnaby
Admission: FREE tickets available at Nikkei Centre Info Desk until June 30th or $3 at doors. Tickets & Info : 604-777-7000 or event.nikkei@gmail.com “What is your wish this year?”
11:30am-2:30pm (Children & Families)
Join us for a traditional Japanese Festival “Tanabata”, based on the legend of the Weaver Princess and the Cowherd Prince!
The story says that once a year, on the 7th day of the 7th month, the prince and princess are granted their wish to be reunited from across the Milky Way. Write YOUR summer wish on a colorful paper streamer, decorate and take home a “sasa” bamboo branch, and enjoy Bon Odori dancing and Taiko drumming. Loads of family-friendly activities and games, including water balloons, fishing, ring toss and more!
Also enjoy cotton candy, shaved ice, hotdogs, pop corns and more. Come to Tanabata dressed in jinbei and yukata, or book a Yukata Dressing session in advance.
4:00pm-7:30pm (Young adults)
Join our exciting NEW evening program for young adults (19+). In addition to Tanabata games and foods, you can experience writing your wishes in calligraphy and Yukata dressing. Special BBQ at night. Come and join us, have fun together, and meet new people at Nikkei Centre. BBQ tickets: $12 advance, $15 doors (including admission)
~ Highlights ~
Performances and “Ms.Yukata Contest 2016″ on the stage in Nikkei Garden http://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tanabata-2016/
VJLS Community Tanabata Matsuri
Monday, July 7, 2014, 11:00am – 1:00pm
Vancouver Japanese Language School and Japanese Hall (487 Alexander St. Vancouver)
Inquiry: 604-254-2551
*It is free entry and there will be lunch sales
Community Tanabata Matsuri is coming back! Write your wish on tanzaku and decorate a bamboo tree! We are planning on having tanzaku table, kazarimono (decoration) making, tanabata songs, origami, paper craft and more! Everyone is welcome. We look forward to meeting you there.
Do you have a Japanese Canadian or Downtown Eastside community related event? Powell Street Festival Society is pleased to offer our community partners the opportunity to submit their own special events. We will publicize suitable events and activities. It’s our little way of saying thank you for your hard work in our community! Send us via Community Event Submission Form.
2nd Prize
Sunday, July 10, 2016, 12 pm – 4 pm
Monday, July 7, 2014, 11:00am – 1:00pm
